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Hubscrub · 01-30-2013, 10:56 PM

sorry about that, i worked with a older man that him and his mother hit head on (many years ago) he was in a 64 impala 409

pritch · 01-30-2013, 11:10 PM

Dang. Tough break. We're all glad you guys are OK!

PAWS 72 · 01-31-2013, 01:04 AM

Glad the both of you are ok.

Now are you going to fix her truck also?Maybe that will be the last of your two's run in for a while.
The older bunch knows what I mean.

Glad ya'll are ok though.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-31-2013, 01:12 AM

Good to hear yall are OK, hopefully yall can get the trucks back on the road soon.

hugger6933 · 01-31-2013, 08:31 AM

I rebuild wrecks for a living and I lost a brother in a car wreck It is a whloe lot easier to replace that old sheermetal. Im sure right now while both of you are without your rides it is still a sore subject in more ways than one, but belive me when I say it is just old metal no matter how much you love your truck it can be fixed or replaced. The ones you love or even like a lot can't. Now back to the truck, if you would like to either send me some pics of the frame or post 'em up here I'll look at them and give an opinion on weather it would be cheaper/easier to replace or repair the frame under the truck now. Too bad your not close to me as my frame machaine is empty right now and I would have been glad to help a brother out as it were. Oh, two more thing glad your both ok, it still is a nice truck. Jim

**Tom Vogel** · 01-31-2013, 10:35 AM

When I was your age, I wrecked our brand new 69 GMC. Brought down a power pole in 3 peices. knocked the entire drivetrain off the mounts. Only thing good was the cab and bed, but they fixed it. After that, I slowed down.

Madtat · 01-31-2013, 01:36 PM

glad yall are ok.
tough break on the truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-31-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert1970C20rstbukt

Good to hear yall are OK, hopefully yall can get the trucks back on the road soon.

I havent seen a post by you in a looooooooong time!
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Mayo · 01-31-2013, 04:14 PM

What a bummer but luckily you'll are ok
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Mr Chevorlet · 01-31-2013, 04:25 PM

Glad you all are ok as well, sorry about your truck but how bad was hers.

cub1450 · 01-31-2013, 08:18 PM

Here are some more pics

cub1450 · 01-31-2013, 08:23 PM

Pics of the hood and other radiator support and inner fender

**TBONE1964** · 01-31-2013, 08:32 PM

Wow, I am glad you and your girlfriend are OK. I think it is a saver for sure. That is a nice looking truck. It does not look like from the photos that it got into the front suspension too bad. Does it roll and steer OK? If the frame won't straighten out, find a donor frame and have the horns welded on yours (everything from the control arms forward). I remember when something like that would have got scraped. It is just to valuable now to not fix it. Besides that, you and your girlfriend will have a interesting story to tell your grand children some day

cub1450 · 02-03-2013, 08:16 PM

Todays Progress

Straightened front of the frame and welded a patch in the radiator support.
Taking it next Sunday to get the frame straightened and back in line.

AirSpeed · 02-03-2013, 09:45 PM

Sorry about your truck but its sure encouraging to see a young guy able to do that kind of work! I have three daughters and none of their boyfriends during high school could even jump start a car. My girls would have to do it for them! It seems like if its not a phone to text on young guys aren't interested in it. Good for you! And good luck rebuilding your truck!
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**Boog** · 02-03-2013, 09:53 PM

You're coming right along with it. I'd be sure to give those brakes a good checkover while the truck is down too. Heck even upgrade them.
And how is the gf's truck coming along?

BrutonLS1 · 02-04-2013, 02:17 AM

Sorry about the truck, what a bummer. You sure are making progress though. Did you hit your steering wheel at all? I've always been scepticle about mine. It's a pretty solid object and it's not that far away from your body.
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longhorn70gmc · 02-06-2013, 03:44 PM

Hello CUB1450,
If you decide to recycle the old aluminum grill could bring you some good money for your new parts. I got about 80 bucks on my old messed up one last year. Sorry for your mishap, but it is looking good on the rebuild pics, GOOD LUCK and hope to see it finished!
R/
Billy

cub1450 · 02-10-2013, 08:56 PM

Pics from today

cub1450 · 02-10-2013, 09:10 PM

Got to drive it on the trailer

Radiator is a auto house.Got to pick it up tomorrow. gonna try and find a fender tomorrow Hopefully will get to drive it to school Wensfday.

Sicklajoie · 02-10-2013, 09:12 PM

Nice progress!

cub1450 · 02-10-2013, 10:34 PM

Thanks!

jkeady · 02-10-2013, 11:51 PM

Way to go, man. Hey, mind if I ask how much you paid for that frame work / how long it took?

Lee H · 02-11-2013, 10:37 AM

Good work!
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**steelhorse** · 02-11-2013, 10:59 AM

Hey Cub1450 I think it's time for some disc brakes.

01-30-2013, 10:56 PM	#26
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01-30-2013, 11:10 PM	#27
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Wrecked the chevy Dang. Tough break. We're all glad you guys are OK! __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

01-31-2013, 01:04 AM	#28
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Wrecked the chevy Glad the both of you are ok. Now are you going to fix her truck also?Maybe that will be the last of your two's run in for a while. The older bunch knows what I mean. Glad ya'll are ok though.

01-31-2013, 01:12 AM	#29
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Wrecked the chevy Good to hear yall are OK, hopefully yall can get the trucks back on the road soon. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

01-31-2013, 08:31 AM	#30
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Wrecked the chevy I rebuild wrecks for a living and I lost a brother in a car wreck It is a whloe lot easier to replace that old sheermetal. Im sure right now while both of you are without your rides it is still a sore subject in more ways than one, but belive me when I say it is just old metal no matter how much you love your truck it can be fixed or replaced. The ones you love or even like a lot can't. Now back to the truck, if you would like to either send me some pics of the frame or post 'em up here I'll look at them and give an opinion on weather it would be cheaper/easier to replace or repair the frame under the truck now. Too bad your not close to me as my frame machaine is empty right now and I would have been glad to help a brother out as it were. Oh, two more thing glad your both ok, it still is a nice truck. Jim

01-31-2013, 10:35 AM	#31
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Wrecked the chevy When I was your age, I wrecked our brand new 69 GMC. Brought down a power pole in 3 peices. knocked the entire drivetrain off the mounts. Only thing good was the cab and bed, but they fixed it. After that, I slowed down.

01-31-2013, 01:36 PM	#32
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: Wrecked the chevy glad yall are ok. tough break on the truck.

01-31-2013, 04:14 PM	#34
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Wrecked the chevy What a bummer but luckily you'll are ok Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-31-2013, 04:25 PM	#35
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Wrecked the chevy Glad you all are ok as well, sorry about your truck but how bad was hers. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

01-31-2013, 08:18 PM	#36
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Wrecked the chevy Here are some more pics Attached Images __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350

01-31-2013, 08:23 PM	#37
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Wrecked the chevy Pics of the hood and other radiator support and inner fender Attached Images __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350

01-31-2013, 08:32 PM	#38
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Wrecked the chevy Wow, I am glad you and your girlfriend are OK. I think it is a saver for sure. That is a nice looking truck. It does not look like from the photos that it got into the front suspension too bad. Does it roll and steer OK? If the frame won't straighten out, find a donor frame and have the horns welded on yours (everything from the control arms forward). I remember when something like that would have got scraped. It is just to valuable now to not fix it. Besides that, you and your girlfriend will have a interesting story to tell your grand children some day

02-03-2013, 08:16 PM	#39
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Wrecked the chevy Todays Progress Straightened front of the frame and welded a patch in the radiator support. Taking it next Sunday to get the frame straightened and back in line. Attached Images __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350

02-03-2013, 09:45 PM	#40
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Wrecked the chevy Sorry about your truck but its sure encouraging to see a young guy able to do that kind of work! I have three daughters and none of their boyfriends during high school could even jump start a car. My girls would have to do it for them! It seems like if its not a phone to text on young guys aren't interested in it. Good for you! And good luck rebuilding your truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-03-2013, 09:53 PM	#41
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Wrecked the chevy You're coming right along with it. I'd be sure to give those brakes a good checkover while the truck is down too. Heck even upgrade them. And how is the gf's truck coming along? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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02-04-2013, 02:17 AM	#42
BrutonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 142	Re: Wrecked the chevy Sorry about the truck, what a bummer. You sure are making progress though. Did you hit your steering wheel at all? I've always been scepticle about mine. It's a pretty solid object and it's not that far away from your body. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Bruton 1968 GMC long bed 5.7/700R4 --I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford.--

02-06-2013, 03:44 PM	#43
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Wrecked the chevy Hello CUB1450, If you decide to recycle the old aluminum grill could bring you some good money for your new parts. I got about 80 bucks on my old messed up one last year. Sorry for your mishap, but it is looking good on the rebuild pics, GOOD LUCK and hope to see it finished! R/ Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

02-10-2013, 08:56 PM	#44
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Wrecked the chevy Pics from today Attached Images __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350 Last edited by cub1450; 02-10-2013 at 09:03 PM.

02-10-2013, 09:10 PM	#45
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Wrecked the chevy Got to drive it on the trailer Radiator is a auto house.Got to pick it up tomorrow. gonna try and find a fender tomorrow Hopefully will get to drive it to school Wensfday. Attached Images __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350

02-10-2013, 09:12 PM	#46
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Wrecked the chevy Nice progress! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-10-2013, 10:34 PM	#47
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Wrecked the chevy Thanks! __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350

02-10-2013, 11:51 PM	#48
jkeady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 127	Re: Wrecked the chevy Way to go, man. Hey, mind if I ask how much you paid for that frame work / how long it took? __________________ Josh '70 Custom Camper / 20

02-11-2013, 10:37 AM	#49
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Wrecked the chevy Good work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

02-11-2013, 10:59 AM	#50
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Wrecked the chevy Hey Cub1450 I think it's time for some disc brakes.

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